Kyle Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 How do you call 800 numbers from our Mexican landlines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 'I presume you mean an 800 number in the US or Canada. If that is the case Telmex charges for the connection between you and the US border and including sales tax costs you almost 7 pesos per minute. That is why whenever possible it would be better if you have the $389 or $599 package to phone the local number up there which is for free. I am up North right now and can't see the special 800 number you are supposed to call. Perhaps someone lakeside can give you the special 800 #s to call from Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBearII Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 I believe it is 001 plus: Dial 880 if your toll-free number begins with 800. Dial 881 for an 888 number. Dial 882 for an 877 number and dial 883 for all 866 numbers. These codes only apply to calls from Mexico. It is expensive and what really gripes me is that if I have to call my bank or Amex or whatever, I get put on hold while the minutes build up. And then I get some :() who can't help me, so said :() puts me on hold, even if I explain that I am calling from Mexico and paying per minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeb Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Well, I have tried all those numbers and so far, none of them have worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Try, by any means possible, to get the non-800 number for the business you want to call. It is a free call from any Telmex landline. Check their website for local phone numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 46 minutes ago, johanson said: 'I presume you mean an 800 number in the US or Canada. If that is the case Telmex charges for the connection between you and the US border and including sales tax costs you almost 7 pesos per minute. That is why whenever possible it would be better if you have the $389 or $599 package to phone the local number up there which is for free. I am up North right now and can't see the special 800 number you are supposed to call. Perhaps someone lakeside can give you the special 800 #s to call from Mexico I have the 389 pkg. are 800 numbers free on that pkg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Yes and No. Yes you can phone a Mexican 800 number for free. No, you can not phone an 800 number meant for another country for free. I know. It sounds strange. You can phone the for example Microsoft local Redmond, WA number for free, you know one that perhaps starts with area code 206 for free. No you can not call the US 800 number meant for the USA for free, that costs almost $7 pesos per minute. And you have to use the special 800 numbers posted above. I bet Msft has a Mexican office where you could phone a Mexican 800 number and be able to call a Spanish speaking Msft call center meant for Mexico in Mexico, but not the one meant for the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Kyle said: How do you call 800 numbers from our Mexican landlines? You don't! Because they cost a fortune. So you get around that by using Skype!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeser Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 2 hours ago, JayBearII said: I believe it is 001 plus: Dial 880 if your toll-free number begins with 800. Dial 881 for an 888 number. Dial 882 for an 877 number and dial 883 for all 866 numbers. These codes only apply to calls from Mexico. It is expensive and what really gripes me is that if I have to call my bank or Amex or whatever, I get put on hold while the minutes build up. And then I get some :() who can't help me, so said :() puts me on hold, even if I explain that I am calling from Mexico and paying per minute. Often on the back of your credit card there is a real area code and number for calling from outside the USA or Canada. You can even call most of them collect, I don't since I call them on my Telmex plan at a real area code. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonia Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 http://www.soniadiaz.mx/phone-calls.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 Natasha is correct. Skype has a monthly $2.99 US subscription for unlimited calling to the US, including 800 numbers. I use it on my call phone. I am not sure about Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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